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What category of biologically important macromolecules does ribonucleic acid belong in?

A

Nucleic Acid

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Which category of macromolecules is the most abundant on Earth?

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Carbohydrates

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3
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Keratin is an example of what structural biological macromolecule category ?

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Protein

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4
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What biological macromolecule contains a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail?

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Phospholipid

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Adenine, Guanine, Thymine and Cytosine are all nitrogenous bases found as component of macromolecules in which category of bio import macromolecule?

A

Nucleic Acids

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6
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Simple sugars are also referred to as

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Monosaccharides

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7
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What are found in animals where they provide long term energy storage, as well as insulation.

A

Fats / lipids

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8
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a steroid ?

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Cellulose

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9
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C6 H12 O2 is the chemical formula for

A

Glucose

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10
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Two single monomers of sugar linked together is called

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Disaccharide

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Which categories of bio important macromolecules is insoluble in water?

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Lipids

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